Michael Carrick, "The squad is terrific. A few lads have been rested, and that will continue throughout the season. The manager has got a lot of bodies, but I'm sure it's a happy problem for him. That is what this club is all about. They are all top players - and whoever plays will not let anyone down.
"I think everyone has raised their level of performance up a notch or two now, and you can see the threat we have got now going forwards as well as defending a team. We are confident we can keep the opposition out and score goals and not lose matches.
"It was nice to get back. It was a frustrating break, because I was starting to play well and the team was playing well. But it is a long old season, and I am looking forward to the games ahead."